December 29, 2014 – A new Australian research study shows that many mesothelioma patients may not be getting all of the treatment options that are available. Researchers from the Asbestos Disease Research Institute and Sydney Medical School analyzed data from a multinational group of patients to see if optimal treatment methods match what is being […]
December 22, 2014 – While scientists work to find better treatment strategies for mesothelioma, reporting of the actual number of cases is crucial to their research. A new study has recently found that in many countries such as Spain, the incidence of mesothelioma remains significantly underreported. According to a study conducted by Spain’s Ministry of […]
December 15, 2014 – There may soon be a new treatment option available for patients suffering with mesothelioma. Initial research indicates that immunotherapy treatment may be effective for those suffering from malignant mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos causes malignant mesothelioma with solid tumors typically forming in the pleural lining of the lungs. Until recently, treatment options […]
December 8, 2014 – A new study published in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology uncovers the risk of developing mesothelioma at the hands of exposure to a hazardous synthetic material used in many electronics and textile manufacturing. The artificial material is molecules comprised of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) that contain carbon and are molded into […]
December 5, 2014 – The benefits of cannabis have long been researched and proven useful in relieving pain, nausea, anxiety, and improving appetite and sleep quality. With 23 states, including New Jersey, now allowing use of medical marijuana, more and more people are understanding and appreciating the health benefits of the controversial drug. Scientific researchers […]
November 17, 2014 – Statistics show that due to the negative connotation smoking has, those affected by lung cancer are suffering. This includes non-smokers experiencing misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of the disease. This is despite the fact that lung cancer is a leading cause of death, and smoking is not the only known cause of […]
November 14, 2014 – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has been designated as one of several worldwide Phase 3 trial sites to study the effectiveness of a new drug that may help in the fight against mesothelioma. Photofrin, a drug developed by Pinnacle Biologics is currently being used to combat rare cancers of the […]
November 10, 2014 – The experimental drug amatuximab has shown promising results in treating pleural mesothelioma patients. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute reported that the addition of amatuximab to traditional mesothelioma chemotherapy stopped mesothelioma tumor growth or shrank tumors in 90% of patients participating in a Phase II trial of this orphan drug. Amatuximab […]
November 3, 2014 – Mesothelioma is notorious for poor patient prognosis and limited treatment options which heavily lowers life expectancy. However, researchers may now be one step closer to effective treatment due in part to curcumin which is a component of the common spice turmeric. Curcumin is known to have anti-inflammatory and cancer- inhibiting properties. […]
October 27, 2014 – Verastem, Inc. recently presented new information on its stem cell research at the 12th International Mesothelioma Interest Group Conference in Cape Town, South Africa on October 21st – 24th. The presenters focused on developments in the lead inhibitor VS-6063, known as defactinib, which is proving to be effective at targeting mesothelioma […]
